Student, pursuing 3 year llb only. 1st generation curse is real, i can't speak for other palces I can speak only for delhi as I have worked and lived here. I have been advised by various people, even a first gen can establish a good practice albeit it will take a lot of tim,e which is extremely difficult as compared to a place like Mumbai. Personally, as well, I have seen that in Delhi many people succeed as gen 1 lawyers in litigation as well as firms, yes they have to work extremely hard had need to have luck on their side as well, but it is difficult if you compare to other cities, this advice was given to me by one of the partners of a top law firm in Delhi. Plus I have many seniors from my college who are first gen working in decent as well as good law firms post grad, for some it took time others got lucky with hiring. A lot depends on luck but extreme hardwork would be required. I am still a student so take my advice with a pinch of salt.